At Red Robin, our driven and talented team is passionate about food, and strives to delight our guests and each other through genuine spirit of service, relentless focus on improvement, and unwavering integrity, while having fun in a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive environment. The Finance Department provides financial insight and guidance to various departments across the company and informs decision making of the Executive Team. The Manager of Finance leads important aspects of the annual planning and period end reporting functions. As a critical cross-functional partner for the organization, this position will serve as an expert for budgeting and P&L-related analysis, including, but not limited to forecasting, variances, cost savings initiatives, and profitability. This motivated and enthusiastic team member possesses strong business acumen, as well as excellent quantitative and decision-making skills.

• This position is hybrid remote. The preferred candidate will be flexible to work from home or at the Restaurant Support Center in Englewood, CO as business needs dictate.

• Through partnership with the FP&A and Business Analytics teams, prepare annual and quarterly forecasts/budgets including sales, labor, COGS, supplies, and other operating costs.

• Maintain, develop, and continuously evolve the enterprise financial model ensuring the highest level of accuracy and usability.

• Conduct variance analysis providing deep insight into “the story” behind financial results. Equipping senior leadership with timely information to make sound, informed business decisions.

• Deliver clear and concise reporting on week, period, quarter, and annual financial performance to the leadership team and board of directors.

• Provide robust ad-hoc financial analysis and effectively present the results and recommendations to various stakeholders in Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Business Innovation, and IT.

• Position may directly supervise 1 or more analysts depending on business needs.

Years of Experience/Education Required:

• Minimum of 5-7 years of quantitative and qualitative financial analysis experience, preferably within restaurant or retail industries.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or Economics; Master’s Degree Preferred.

Other Requirements:

• Excellent financial modeling skills, and the ability to turn data into insights and make recommendations regarding improvements to profitability.

• Deep Knowledge in financial statements including Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Statement of Cash Flow.

• Demonstrated success in generating budgets, analyzing P&L results, and reporting financials.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral, and the ability to communicate with multiple levels of the organization.

• Ability to work on multiple projects, with cross-functional teams, and to meet deadlines.

• Nimbleness and adaptability to changes in priorities.

• Curiosity, self-drive, and enthusiasm to deliver results and improve the existing processes.

Software/Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.

• Experience with Essbase, Power BI and Anaplan preferred.

Red Robin is an Equal Opportunity & E-Verify Employer